Today’s unexpected knitting thought came to me by post!

This little book of 10 poems was a lovely surprise gift from a non-knitting friend who clearly knows me well!

The small paperback book has a vintage feel, with a textured card cover on the outside, 20 white pages of classic font on the inside, and the addition of a couple of small pen-and-ink illustrations as decoration, resulting in an uncluttered and easy-to-read publication.

The evocative poem titles include:

• The Symbolism of Ancient Sweaters
• The Knitter
• The Manly Art of Knitting
• Janet’s
• The Knitting Song
• Wool
• Dropped Stitches
• Needle Work
• Neighbours We’ll Not Part Tonight
• For My Grandmother Knitting

I love that the poets have captured a snapshot of their relationship with knitting, and shared it with their audience – so many different stories, styles and experiences, yet all thought-provoking and linked by yarn.

Have you come across any poetry about knitting? Or have your written any yourself? I’d love to hear all about it!

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